Wind
Wind derives its energy from instability between regions of the globe. As the climate changes, wind patterns will change with it, impacting processes that depend on the presence or absence of wind within a specific area. Large areas in the United States are susceptible to wind erosion (e.g. coastal areas, drought-ridden and arid terrain). Wind erosivity and soil moisture content are key controls on wind erosion rates and these may be altered with climate change, along with increased drought frequency. Issues with soil erosion will depend on soil type, soil moisture level and wind direction and speed. On the other hand. Off shore and inland wind farms that depend on wind consistency to provide electricity to homes may have to adapt to changing wind patterns.
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Specialty Crops and Climate Change in the Midwest
Climate change is impacting specialty crops in the Midwest is unique ways. Explore resources and learn more.
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Managing Risk of Field and Equipment Fires in the Midwest
Explore resources for minimizing the risk of field and equipment fires during harvest.
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A Storm is Brewing: Climate Change and Coastal Storms in Western Alaska
As ocean temperatures rise and sea ice declines, intense storms are likely to have a more significant impact on western…
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Vulnerability Assessments of U.S. Agriculture and Forests (2018)
Two special issues in the journal Climatic Change feature vulnerability assessments of agriculture and forestry across…
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Preparing for Disaster in the Midwest: The Land of Extremes
USDA Climate Hubs work to provide region-specific information, with USDA agencies and partners, to producers and…
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Vermont Farmer Profiles
Capstone students are helping us hear the stories of farmers who are adapting to climate change.
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Re-carbonizing Row Crop Farms
Natural Resources Specialist, Justin Mount, is improving producers’ understanding of crop system planning tools,…
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Drought Impacts & CoCoRaHS Reporting: The Benefits and Importance to Producers
Drought Impact Reporter and CoCoraHS: A producers guide to the importance of reporting, where to go for more…
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Continued Conversations with Cecarelli Farms
William DellaCamera faces new responsibilities and decisions for Cecarelli Farms.